Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Medvedev Says Russia Would Respond ‘Asymmetrically’ To Any New EU Sanctions
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says Moscow will respond “asymmetrically” — possibly targeting flights over Russia — if the West imposes further sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Due To Adopt Fresh Russia Sanctions
The European Union is expected to formally adopt tougher sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine on September 8. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
As Renewed Fighting Grips Southeastern Ukraine, Neighboring Region Braces For Violence
After renewed fighting erupted near Ukraine’s southeastern cities of Donetsk and Mariupol, residents in neighboring Zaporizhzhya are making preparations should the conflict reach their province. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Iran Reportedly Arrests Ukrainian For ‘Sabotage’ At Nuclear Plant
An Iranian newspaper says authorities there have arrested a Ukrainian national suspected of sabotage at the country’s Bushehr nuclear power plant. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO Holds Drills In Latvia
NATO held a major military exercise in Latvia on September 6 in a sign of the military alliance’s vow to defend its Baltic member states in the face of a more aggressive Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
‘Mounting Evidence’ Of War Crimes In Ukraine
Amnesty International (AI) says there is “mounting evidence” that both Ukrainian pro-government militia and separatist forces are responsible for war crimes in the country’s east, and accuses Russia of fueling the conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Artillery, Gunfire Reported Near Mariupol
Explosions and artillery fire have been reported outside the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, despite a cease-fire between Kyiv and pro-Russia rebels. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Says ‘Will React’ If EU Imposes New Sanctions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has warned Moscow will “no doubt react” if the European Union imposes new sanctions against Russia over its role in the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Truce Takes Hold As EU Agrees Russia Sanctions
Reports say pro-Russian separatists and government forces in eastern Ukraine appear to be observing a cease-fire that came into effect on September 5. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Agrees Fresh Sanctions Against Russia
EU officials agreed stronger sanctions against Russia over its role in eastern Ukraine, with the measures to be implemented on September 8. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
